A typical angiosperm bilobed and dithecous anther consists of how many theca?

(1) Two

(2) Four

(3) Eight

(4) Three

What is the number of microsporangia in each lobe of an angiosperm anther?

(1) Four

(2) Two

(3) Eight

(4) One

Which among the following extend longitudinally to become pollen sac?

(1) Microsporangia

(2) Filament of anther

(3) Tapetum

(4) Endothecium

All of the following statements are correct except:

(1) The proximal end of the filament is attached to the thalamus or the petal of the flower.

(2) The anther is a four-sided structure consisting of four microsporangia, two in each lobe.

(3) The number and length of stamens are variable in flowers of different species.

(4) In a longitudinal section, a typical microsporangium appears near circular in outline.

A, B, C and D in the following diagram respectively are:

(1) Epidermis, endothecium, middle layers, tapetum

(2) Epidermis, middle layers, PMC, tapetum

(3) Endothecium, middle layers, microspore mother cells, tapetum

(4) Epidermis, middle layers, tapetum, PMC

Which among the following is not a characteristic feature of sporopollenin?

(1) Sporopollenin is one of the most resistant organic material known.

(2) It can withstand high pressures.

(3) No enzyme that degrades sporopollenin is known.

(4) The exine exhibits a fascinating array of patterns and designs.

Megasporangium is equivalent to:

(1) Embryo sac

(2) Ovary

(3) Nucellus

(4) Ovule

The above diagram shows some stages in microgametogenesis. Identify A, Band C:
               A                               B                              C
(1) Symmetric spindle        Generative cell           Vegetative cell

(2) Symmetric spindle        Vegetative cell           Generative cell

(3) Asymmetric spindle       Vegetative cell           Generative cell

(4) Asymmetric spindle       Generative cell           Vegetative cell

Which of the following statements is false?

1. Pollen grains represents male gametophyte
2. In angiosperms partially developed male gametophytes are pollinated
3. Generative cell is siponogenous while vegetative cell is spermatogenous
4. Formation and differentiation of pollen grains is called microsporogenesis
5. Hay fever is a pollen allergy
6. Pollen grains of some plants produce severe allergy and respiratory or bronchial diseases
7. Pollen grains are poor in nutrients.

(a) I and VII          (b) III and VII       (c) IV and V          (d) VI and VII

Self-incompatibility:

(1) All are correct                              

(2) All are wrong

(3) Only I, II, III are correct               

(4) IV and V are wrong